The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word ALBUM
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result ALBUM
- Crust removed from half loaf that could take some cutting?
- Record book
- A line by Bottom in book?
- Record book?
- Record-holder, somewhat egotistical, bumptious
- Binder, I hesitate to say, under a pound
- Book featuring gangster and tramp?
- Tracks almost completely dreadful
- A seat occupied by Liberal — is this a record?
- Wrong to pursue criminal record
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The straight part
We know that "is this a record?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case is this a record? = album.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does ALBUM mean?
ALBUM noun- A book specially designed to keep photographs, stamps, or autographs.
- A collection, especially of literary items
- A phonograph record that is composed of several tracks
- A jacket or cover for such a phonograph record.
- A group of audio recordings, on any medium, intended for distribution as a group.
- In Ancient Rome, a white tablet or register on which the praetor's edicts and other public notices were recorded.